Global Computer Chip Security Flaw Raises Liability Concerns

Companies faced with a massive computer chip flaw should act fast to reduce their liability instead of waiting for a software fix, cybersecurity attorneys told Bloomberg Law.

Computer chip maker Intel Corp. confirmed Jan. 3 that hackers could exploit its chips to reveal users’ stored personal data. Other major chip manufacturers, such as Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and ARM Holdings Plc, also produced chips with vulnerabilities.

Most computer manufactures and operating system developers around the globe, including Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., and Alphabet Inc.'s Google, rely on such branded chips in their computer and mobile device products.

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